Salem Steel Plant UTM Annual Maintenance Contract Tender Tamil Nadu - AMC for UTMs 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Salem Steel Plant, a division of Steel Authority of India Limited, invites bids for an Annual Maintenance Contract for UTMs at SALEM, TAMIL NADU. The scope covers ongoing maintenance services for Unified Threat Management devices, with a formal security deposit of 3% of contract value and mandatory EMD of ₹5,000. Registration in Salem Steel Plant’s Contract Cell is required, and bidders must follow the included scope and general conditions. The tender emphasizes careful reading of the scope, tax-inclusive pricing, and avoidance of price data in the techno-commercial bid. A 25% variation clause applies to quantity or duration changes at contract issue and post-issue within specified limits. This procurement targets continuous security operations and device reliability, with registration and online payment options available for EMD submission.

• Organization: Salem Steel Plant (SAIL)
• Product/Service: Annual Maintenance Contract for UTMs
• Location: Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001
• Estimated value: Not disclosed
• Key differentiator: Strict registration in the Salem Contract Cell; price bid must be separate from technical bid
• Unique aspects: ATC clauses allow scope/duration adjustments up to 25% with consent; EMD mechanism supports online transfer

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Annual Maintenance Contract for UTMs
• EMD: ₹5,000; acceptable via NEFT/RTGS/SWIFT or DD/PO/BG from a Scheduled Commercial Bank (excluding Co-Op and Gramin banks); submission in envelope titled EMD
• Security Deposit: 3% of contract value payable to Salem Steel Plant
• Vendor registration: Only bidders registered in Salem Steel Plant Contract Cell will be considered; new bidders must contact specified emails for registration
• Tax-inclusive pricing: Bid to quote including taxes; ensure scope of work is thoroughly reviewed
• Tender scope: Refer to included scope of work, general conditions, and price bid format; no price in techno-commercial bid
• Variation clause: Up to 25% change in quantity or duration at contract issue and subsequent adjustments
• Payment terms: (Not specified in data) bidders should infer from standard SAC terms; ensure tax compliance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount: ₹5,000; payment options include online NEFT/RTGS/SWIFT or demand draft/bank guarantee
• Security deposit: 3% of contract value
• Registration requirement: Only bidders registered in Salem Steel Plant Contract Cell will be evaluated
• MSME/Exemption: Possible EMD exemptions for certain MSEs per policy; requires UDYAM registration copy and MSME databank status
• Price bid handling: Do not mix price in techno-commercial bid; ensure separate submission
• Contact for registration: [email protected], [email protected] for new bidders
• Contract terms: Scope, GCC, and price bid format enclosed; adherence to tax-inclusive quotations
• Abnormal bids: High risk; additional security not sought